Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services website: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/states/telemed.asp
Nebraska
The Medicaid agency recognizes most State plan
services when furnished using interactive video teleconferencing.
In general, services are covered so long as a comparable
service is not available to a client within a 30-mile
radius of his or her home. Services specifically
excluded include medical equipment and supplies;
orthotics and prosthetics; personal care aide services;
pharmacy services; medical transportation services;
and mental health and substance abuse services and
home and community-based waiver services provided
by persons who do not meet practitioner standards
for coverage.
Payment is on a fee-for-service basis, which is
the same as reimbursement for covered services furnished
in the conventional, face-to-face manner. Reimbursement
is made at both the hub and spoke sites. Payment
for transmission costs are set at the lower of the
billed charge or the state's maximum allowable amount.
Billing and coding requirements will vary depending
on who bills for the service and which claim form
is used. The state contact is Dr. Chris Wright (402)
471-9136.
